Green occupations will likely change as a result of the green economy. Green economy activities and technologies are increasing the demand for occupations, shaping the work and worker requirements needed for occupational performance, or generating new and emerging occupations.

This is a Green Increased Demand occupation — green economy activities and technologies are likely to increase the employment demand, but will not lead to significant changes in the work and worker requirements.

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic work in the following green economy sectors:

Manufacturing — This sector covers activities related to industrial manufacturing of green technology as well as energy efficient manufacturing processes.